Category Archives: News
Rocky Ford Bridge to see work Friday
Work on perhaps Lyon County’s most famous bridge is taking place Friday. The Lyon County Highway Department is shutting down Road P between Roads 140 and 150 to work on the so-called Rocky Ford ...
May 04, 2018
Cinco de Mayo to grace downtown Emporia
Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow’s fifth annual Cinco De Mayo Festival is turning up the heat on some contests. The 800 block of Commercial Street will host the Cinco De Mayo festival on Saturday...
May 04, 2018
Annual Feinstein Challenge ends well for Rescue Mission, Abundant Harvest
It’s been a banner year as far as fundraising is concerned for the Emporia Rescue Mission. Both the Emporia Rescue Mission and Abundant Harvest Community Food Kitchen took on the Alan Feinstein ...
May 04, 2018
Severe storm warnings posted around Emporia on Thursday night
Strong storms prompted severe thunderstorm warnings near Emporia on Thursday. Isolated storms generated warnings that ultimately affected far northern Lyon County as well as portions of Morris, Osage ...
May 04, 2018
Dialogue begins on future of Reading School, special meeting planned for late May
READING — Reading City Council members have taken the first official step toward determining a purpose for Reading Elementary. The city is taking a cautious approach after the USD 251 North Lyon...
May 04, 2018
Jewelry and gift sale raises funds for NRH Auxiliary scholarship fund
The Newman Regional Health Auxiliary has been busy raising money this year to give back to those pursuing an education in healthcare. The Paco Designs Jewelry and Gift fundraiser was held at the Newma...
May 03, 2018
Juvenile suspect, charged as adult, pleads not guilty to charges of kidnap, beating
A juvenile suspect charged as an adult in the alleged kidnap and beating of a 16-year-old Emporia male has entered a not guilty plea to the charges against him. Armando Nunez entered the plea Thursday...
May 03, 2018
Flint Hills Nature Trail could get state park status very soon
A bill presented this week to Gov. Jeff Colyer could give state park status to the Flint Hills Nature Trail. Senate Bill 331 is awaiting Colyer’s signature. The trail currently crosses through f...
May 03, 2018
Severe weather risk level decreases for Thursday afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms could impact the KVOE listening area Thursday afternoon. However, the risk of severe weather is not as notable as it was earlier in the day. The Storm Prediction Center origi...
May 03, 2018
It's official: Memorial to Fallen Educators has national designation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Memorial to Fallen Educators at Emporia State University will need a signage adjustment soon. Not that organizers will mind. President Donald Trump has signed legislation ...
May 03, 2018
